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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 191- 243.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Taita fake his own death in order to search for Tanus?
(a) He held an embalming ceremony for himself (the body was a stranger's).
(b) Took a large dose of the sleeping potion.
(c) Sprinkled a cat's blood over a boat and left the boat to drift.
(d) Lostris spread rumors that he was dead while he hid in her rooms for a month.

2. Contrary to Pharaoh's plans, why does Lostris set out to charm him?
(a) To win freedom for Taita.
(b) To win his favor for Tanus.
(c) To win his love and eventually marriage.
(d) To win favor for her father.

3. How are Taita's animals killed?
(a) With a jar of poisoned goat's milk.
(b) With arrows.
(c) With a jar of poisoned honey.
(d) By starvation.

4. What gives Taita the right to speak sharply to Tanus when he and Lostris board the Breath of Horus?
(a) Tanus was rude to him first.
(b) He was once Tanus's tutor.
(c) He is Tanus's cousin.
(d) Tanus is a lowly soldier.

5. How much loyalty does Tanus inspire in his men?
(a) Only Kratas and Remrem respect him.
(b) Several men refuse promotions so they can remain in his regiment.
(c) About half of Tanus's regiment respects him.
(d) Most of Tanus's soldiers are loyal to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the symbol of Pharaoh's power?

2. Once he is seated on the ark carrying his coffin, what unprecedented thing does Pharaoh do?

3. What does Taita do the night Lostris is first called in to visit Pharaoh?

4. What is ironic about the double crown of Egypt that Pharaoh wears?

5. In order to thwart Pharaoh, what is Tanus's plan?

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